Student Leaders Teach Cool Tool Lesson 

On Friday, our Positively Prairie Leadership Council (PPLC) students led out our May Cool Tools lesson, which focused on being respectful and finishing the school year strong.  I was able to see several PPLC student presentation teams teaching this lesson and the kids did a truly amazing job.  They used sound instructional practices and engagement structures to keep kids focused.  To see more pictures of our PPLC kids in action, see my Twitter page @clkpfaff1. 

Early Release Tuesday, May 15th at 2:00 pm

Family Fun Opportunity:  Bike Rodeo – Saturday, May 19

in the St. Mary's Church Parking Lot (South), at the northwest corner of Buffalo Grove and Lake Cook Roads, 12 – 2 p.m., Sat., May 19.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is sponsoring a Bike Rodeo– a bicycle skills course designed by the office of the Illinois Secretary of State to help kids test their bike riding skills. The Bike Rodeo is open to children of all skill levels, ages 5 to 12 year-old, and features multiple prizes by age group–and a new bike grand prize. MORE INFO

Accessing Your Student's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) growth report on May 18

On Fri., May 18, the District will send you an email after 4 PM with instructions for accessing your child's MAP student progress report online. 

Please make a note to watch for that email coming late in the afternoon on Fri., May 18.

Important Information:  Community Day - Friday, May 25th

Community Day is an opportunity for you to spend time with your child during the school day.  Your child will share with you assignments and projects they have done this year and you will participate in class team building activities together.  We’ve designed a time to visit one of the three specials class (Art, Music, or P.E.) as well based upon your child’s choice. Families with multiple children attending Prairie will be grouped together, however, if you prefer your children to remain with their own class please indicate this in your RSVP.  Family members age 18 and older are welcome to attend. Important information about this day:

• You must RSVP here for this fun event

• Day of check-in starts at 9:40 am in the Gym

• Ends at 11:35 am, Student Dismissal at 11:45 am - Kids meet parents outside

• We MUST print you a Raptor Security badge.  

  • We will preprint badges for parents who are already in the Raptor system.  

  • If you are not in the Raptor system you will need to stand in a potentially long line to get a badge printed.  Standing in the line may result in missing the event. 

  • You and any attending family members are HIGHLY encouraged to stop by Prairie to register yourself in the Raptor system.

REPEAT INFORMATION...

PTO News

PTO Executive Board Positions

The Prairie Elementary Nominating Committee is proud to present the 2018-19 Ballot for open positions on The Executive Board:

Co-President - Jenny Share

Recording secretary - Melissa Levin

Treasurer - Jianing Yang or Chen Cheng

Further nominations will be taken until May 11th and an official vote will take place on May 21st - 7pm - at Prairie Elementary School.  All PTO members are welcome. Contact Karen Abrams with any further nominations or questions [email protected].

PTO Committee Chairpersons Needed

We need volunteers to lead out exciting PTO Committees so the events our kids enjoy can continue.    Currently, we need chairs for: Dessert Day, Yearbook, School Store, and Special Lunch. These are activities the kids love, and help support our school community.   We are at risk for losing these wonderful events. Please take some time to review the open positions, and keep the Prairie Pride spirit high!!! Visit the Prairie's Membership Toolkit to sign up.  If you have any questions, please contact Karen Abrams at [email protected] or Ivy Freeman at [email protected].

School Supply Kits on Sale Now Through June 1, 2018

Avoid the shopping hassles and store crowds and purchase your Prairie school supply kits now!  Each kit is only $55 and includes headphones, which can cost $20 alone! Orders can only be placed online via the Membership Toolkit.  Kits will be available for pick up on Meet the Teacher Day in August.  Any questions? Contact Ronna Belinky at [email protected].

Supply Kits for 5th graders moving to Twin Groves

Current 5th-grade parents: 2018-2019 Twin Groves School Supply Kits are now available for purchase! A huge time saver and they support the TG PTO for your kids! First, you must register your incoming 6th grader on the Twin Groves Membership Toolkit.  The 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade kits are the same, so just click on the 2018-2019 School Supply Kits Order Form to order. Make sure you also purchase the clay pot, as your child will need this for 6th grade.  Your kit(s) will be ready for pickup at Locker Setup Day in August!

5th Grade Year End Class Party

The 5th grade year party will be on Wednesday May 30th from 12:20-2:45 pm.  There will be special lunch and dessert provided by Culvers. Clowning Around will provide fun team building activities, relay races, and games.  Bizar Entertainment will rock the house with a DJ and photo booth. Be sure to visit the Membership Toolkit to signup your child.

Stay Informed on Facebook

Please "like" our Prairie School PTO Facebook page to stay up to date on all the exciting PTO information throughout the year.  Also, please share this page with other Prairie families to keep everyone in the know! You can always find event information and PTO info on our PTO webpage and PTO Blog.

From the Band & Orchestra Boosters:

Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.